F**K! I think I have heartburn now. Ever since I took aspirin earlier this week, I feel this burn in my throat and upper chest area when I eat certain foods. First I had to eat more to get my sugar levels up, now I can't eat certain things. Bump this mess-- I am just going on a liquid diet.

I am too tired to back track in this thread, there should be cliff notes for this one

In regards to mothers of 1 child - was it your choice to only have one child or were there other factors involved?

(Marah, you posted that you had reproductive problems, but if that wasn't an issue, would you have had more?)

The reason I ask is that right now hubby & I have a 20-month old, with talk about fostering/adoption but in the future.

While talking about it the other night, I had to level with my husband and tell him that I'm simply not ready for another child right now, and I'm not sure when I will be ready. Although I reserve the right to change my mind, at this point in time, on Friday, January 20, 2012, I actually don't want any more children.

I hope that doesn't make me sound selfish. But I always said I didn't want any more children than I can afford... not just monetarily but most importantly, emotionally. I believe financially we can handle it, but I'm afraid that I don't have the emotional capability to "share" myself with another child right now. I would hate to bring another child into this world (or our home) and he or she feel unloved or unwanted.

Ah... I'm rambling so maybe I should stop right here. But to recap: to the mothers of just 1 child, what was your reasoning?

Originally Posted by vegas_curls

I was always on the fence about having kids. I wanted 2 or none. I put my education/career goals first, and my child came later. Looks like the next one will require medical intervention. I don't think I'm up for all that, and we're content with one.

so embarrassed. we had a gift card to a restaurant...I've never been here and coming here was unplanned were literally in sweats. step in and everyone is staring at us while they are all done up!

my husband just said I am dressed up I put on underware lol lol so pitiful

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With all of this talk, I asked hubby if he wanted to adopt a child he said, "would I have to give up golf? I'm just starting to get good at golf."

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Originally Posted by Chicago Kinks

I had to laugh at this. Your hubby is so serious

Are there any classes that you could take that are along the same lines of people that study abroad? I know many people that studied abroad in other countries and knew very little of the national language. Is there any chance that you could get into those types of classes or is that not an option?

Also, now that I was thinking about it, those types of classes are usually just general education stuff which you probably already have credits for? And I know in France college education is really competitive with the Grandes Ecoles and all. Blah

Goodluck!

Originally Posted by greenjumper

Most study abroad programs have you taking actually University classes here and because my college in my country doesn't have a B.A degree in French I wouldn't have been able to get into any either way. And I would be going to a public Uni so it would just be a matter of if my area is full or not.

I have an AAS in Culinary Arts and then another 2 years of college credits for a B.ed in Family and Consumer Science Education with a minor in French but NONE of these credits would transfer here. It's because for the BA in Modern Literature there is no filler classes. No photography, science of plants, nada. I don't know if this is the norm in France but all of the classes I take every semester will be associated with my major and nothing else. So I would start 3 years of school at year 1 with no chance of finishing sooner.

And for those who are wondering what I could do with a degree in Modern Literature:

1) Journalism. I have a food background so food writing is something I can do as well as cultural work.
2) Teach either French and French Literature OR German. I would have to learn another language and spend 1 year abroad for this degree and because I already have English it would be German.
3) Translate or Interpreter
4)Work in an embassy or cultural area.
5) Get a Masters in another area that utilizes my French background and open another list of jobs.
6) Branch of into International relations

I've thought this through and if I had continued my education degree back at home I would have only been able to teach in my country and would have had to start everything else from the beginning once again. I want to do something I love and that would give me options to grow and branch out into different areas. My parents think I'm a dreamer and I should find a REAL job when I leave France and finish my education degree but I stopped school for 3 years(4 now that I'm here) because I didn't want to be in a field I didn't love. I ended up doing that just with education and right now at my age I can't afford to settle with a degree I don't want. I know someone who has and they're miserable.

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I know I am sounding real stannish right now, but that damn Naptural85 is a genius! All this time, allllllllllll this time I tried over and over to keep some twists in my head. I will spend a good half a day twisting, go to sleep, then wake up to frizzy ass, half unraveling hair that looked two weeks old in one night. I tried gel, wet twists, dry twists... same results. Always had to take them down after 2 days.

Then this chick posts a video on how she does hers and I tried it and sure enough the bad boys were taunt as a mutha. They wouldn't even untwist themselves without me fully unraveling them. I always wondered why her twists had crinkly/wavy look to them...

I am gonna spend this weekend doing smedium ( I ain't ready for mini yet) twists. I pray to baby jesus that they last at least 2 weeks, cause I am about to take a pair of scissors to this head and just call it a day.

F**K! I think I have heartburn now. Ever since I took aspirin earlier this week, I feel this burn in my throat and upper chest area when I eat certain foods. First I had to eat more to get my sugar levels up, now I can't eat certain things. Bump this mess-- I am just going on a liquid diet.

I am too tired to back track in this thread, there should be cliff notes for this one

F**K! I think I have heartburn now. Ever since I took aspirin earlier this week, I feel this burn in my throat and upper chest area when I eat certain foods. First I had to eat more to get my sugar levels up, now I can't eat certain things. Bump this mess-- I am just going on a liquid diet.

I am too tired to back track in this thread, there should be cliff notes for this one

Originally Posted by cheveuxbouclés

Was this uncoated aspirin?

Originally Posted by lisa6

Yes! I immediately looked it up after I felt the burn... but is it permanent??

I'm cutting my hair. It no longer fits into my life. I can't keep planning my workouts around my wash schedule. I want to be able to sweat my ass off during my workout and wash it without having to factor in drying time and my schedule. Not to mention...i just want a change. Let's hope I don't chicken out. I'm calling Salon Revive tomorrow.

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F**K! I think I have heartburn now. Ever since I took aspirin earlier this week, I feel this burn in my throat and upper chest area when I eat certain foods. First I had to eat more to get my sugar levels up, now I can't eat certain things. Bump this mess-- I am just going on a liquid diet.

I am too tired to back track in this thread, there should be cliff notes for this one

Originally Posted by cheveuxbouclés

Was this uncoated aspirin?

Originally Posted by lisa6

Yes! I immediately looked it up after I felt the burn... but is it permanent??

Originally Posted by cheveuxbouclés

Nah, it should heal within 2 weeks. Sounds like you swallowed them dry or didn't drink enough liquid behind them leading to an acidic burn in your throat. But if it persists more than 2 weeks, get it checked out.

I'm cutting my hair. It no longer fits into my life. I can't keep planning my workouts around my wash schedule. I want to be able to sweat my ass off during my workout and wash it without having to factor in drying time and my schedule. Not to mention...i just want a change. Let's hope I don't chicken out. I'm calling Salon Revive tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Nappy_curly_crown

I said in another thread that I may be heading their way; they offered me a 20.00 off 60.00 service. I may be in that bandwagon with you, I am just tired. It's been 9 years. There are periods where it is fun to play around with, but now it's getting to the point where I just wanna wake up and go and get on with my life. Plus I am bored.

Yes! I immediately looked it up after I felt the burn... but is it permanent??

Originally Posted by cheveuxbouclés

Nah, it should heal within 2 weeks. Sounds like you swallowed them dry or didn't drink enough liquid behind them leading to an acidic burn in your throat. But if it persists more than 2 weeks, get it checked out.

Originally Posted by lisa6

Exactly what happened. After bragging here about how "I hardly get cramps anymore", God must have decided to teach me a lesson, cuz I woke up 4am one morning with a rack of them. I tried to sleep through them *******s, but gave up after a couple of minutes. I stumbled into the bathroom, pulled out the highest dosage, took a swig of water and headed back. I immediately felt the burn and was like noooooooo--- effin cramps and heartburn?! Why has God forsaken me? I googled real quick to double check and fortunately it died down enough for me to sleep. Later that day though, everything felt like fire going down.

Thanks for the info... for some reason I could find anything on how long it may last. Messed up my dang on Thai food tonight, coulda saved money

I need them to send me that email...dayum it!!! I'm looking for pictures now, but I have an idea of what I want. I want it tapered on the sides and back with some length in the top. What kinda cut are you looking into getting?

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I need them to send me that email...dayum it!!! I'm looking for pictures now, but I have an idea of what I want. I want it tapered on the sides and back with some length in the top. What kinda cut are you looking into getting?

Originally Posted by Nappy_curly_crown

THE SAME THING LOL! I thought maybe a twa, but I kind of want something funky... may dye it blond in the summer too. Saw this on CN not too long ago...

I'm cutting my hair. It no longer fits into my life. I can't keep planning my workouts around my wash schedule. I want to be able to sweat my ass off during my workout and wash it without having to factor in drying time and my schedule. Not to mention...i just want a change. Let's hope I don't chicken out. I'm calling Salon Revive tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Nappy_curly_crown

I said in another thread that I may be heading their way; they offered me a 20.00 off 60.00 service. I may be in that bandwagon with you, I am just tired. It's been 9 years. There are periods where it is fun to play around with, but now it's getting to the point where I just wanna wake up and go and get on with my life. Plus I am bored.

Originally Posted by cheveuxbouclés

I completely understand. It's been 7 months since my last hair cut and it's getting to be too much again. God bless all the ladies on the grow out challenge, but I will NOT be one of 'em.

Im an only and it was lonely at times growing up. I had first cousins but they were jealous of me because i was my grandparents favorite. I begged my mom for a sibling but it never happened. I got over it but i am kind of jealous of people who have that sisterbff. Plus as my mom gets older and she has health problems and i know i will have to carry the responsibilty of seeing after her all alone. I live hours away. Have u considered adopting or foster care? I know people who do that. Dont jews have something similar to Catholic Social Services. My friend's brother and his wife adopted through them

Originally Posted by adthomas

Thank you for commenting. Yes..there are Jewish Family Services. No...we haven't considered adoption or foster care. Our plan..well my plan...my husband was more or less like "We can have as many children that you want to have...." (this was before we knew I had any issues) so it's always been really my decision but we only planned for one child.

I need them to send me that email...dayum it!!! I'm looking for pictures now, but I have an idea of what I want. I want it tapered on the sides and back with some length in the top. What kinda cut are you looking into getting?

Originally Posted by Nappy_curly_crown

THE SAME THING LOL! I thought maybe a twa, but I kind of want something funky... may dye it blond in the summer too. Saw this on CN not too long ago...

eta: oops, meant to link the tapered twa vid, think it is 3-4 videos down from the top.

Originally Posted by cheveuxbouclés

YES!!!! That's it!!! Let me find out we about to be walking around with the same hair cut...lol. I think I want a little bit more length in the top but that's the general shape I'm looking for. I almost want the top kinda floppy.

At first I was thinking of waiting til the spring to cut my hair but honestly, I'm only wearing buns 90% of the time so I might as well cut it and rock something cute and funky!

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I need them to send me that email...dayum it!!! I'm looking for pictures now, but I have an idea of what I want. I want it tapered on the sides and back with some length in the top. What kinda cut are you looking into getting?

Originally Posted by Nappy_curly_crown

THE SAME THING LOL! I thought maybe a twa, but I kind of want something funky... may dye it blond in the summer too. Saw this on CN not too long ago...

eta: oops, meant to link the tapered twa vid, think it is 3-4 videos down from the top.

Originally Posted by cheveuxbouclés

YES!!!! That's it!!! Let me find out we about to be walking around with the same hair cut...lol. I think I want a little bit more length in the top but that's the general shape I'm looking for. I almost want the top kinda floppy.

At first I was thinking of waiting til the spring to cut my hair but honestly, I'm only wearing buns 90% of the time so I might as well cut it and rock something cute and funky!

Originally Posted by Nappy_curly_crown

Lol, cuz it's cute, DC is big enough for it be 2 hotties on the streets.

I don't think I am making the plunge just yet-ONLY because I want it to be permanent. Right now I can put my hair in a ponytail/bun... not a puff, but an actual ponytail? Man, that is the lazy girl's dream! For me though, my hair is my accesory and if it is not done, I don't even bother dressing up lol. So I feel obligated to do my hair at least once a week.

With that cut, I cannot, I repeat, CANNOT go through that growing out phase. Too much work. So I want to be ready to keep that cut and shape forever. Imma go in for my trim, probably get it blown out and see if that appeases me. If I still feel strongly about, think I am going to aim for the spring, with color in the summer.
Let me know if you do it though! I may need the extra push...

I'm cutting my hair. It no longer fits into my life. I can't keep planning my workouts around my wash schedule. I want to be able to sweat my ass off during my workout and wash it without having to factor in drying time and my schedule. Not to mention...i just want a change. Let's hope I don't chicken out. I'm calling Salon Revive tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Nappy_curly_crown

I said in another thread that I may be heading their way; they offered me a 20.00 off 60.00 service. I may be in that bandwagon with you, I am just tired. It's been 9 years. There are periods where it is fun to play around with, but now it's getting to the point where I just wanna wake up and go and get on with my life. Plus I am bored.

Originally Posted by cheveuxbouclés

I completely understand. It's been 7 months since my last hair cut and it's getting to be too much again. God bless all the ladies on the grow out challenge, but I will NOT be one of 'em.

Originally Posted by vegas_curls

I've had about 4 cuts since I've been natural and that is not including trims. I would never last in a grow out challenge!